Image Award

IMAGE AWARD

Presented to an individual who has enhanced the image of the All-American Dairy Show with significant contributions of time and energy to promote its reputation, prestige, and welfare.

2026 Recipient: Tom & Joy Crothers

The 2026 Image award recipients, Tom and Joy Crothers, are longtime supporters whose service has touched nearly every part of the All-American Dairy Show. Over the years, they have volunteered with judging and showmanship contests, the ultrasound booth, Guernsey and Brown Swiss check-in, Guernsey class organization, housekeeping awards and youth events.

For the past four years, the Crotherses have served on the Hospitality Committee. Each morning, they help prepare and distribute coffee, doughnuts and milk throughout the barns, offering exhibitors a warm welcome as the show comes to life. Joy has helped secure funding for milk through Allied Milk while coordinating supplies, monitoring inventory and ensuring equitable distribution.

Whether working behind the scenes, supporting exhibitors and board members or greeting others with a friendly face, Tom and Joy consistently help maintain the welcoming spirit and positive image of the All-American Dairy Show.

Past Image Award Winners

YEARRECIPIENT
2026Tom & Joy Crothers
2025Betsy Musser
2024Diane Cashell
2023Loren & Helen Zimmerman
2022Michele Reasner
2021Ruby Bollinger
2019Debby Griffith
2018Alan McCauley
2017Barb Ziemba
2016Judy Black
2015Edward Pruss
2014Gary Hennip
2013Denise Whiting & Steve Cornman
2012Jane Pepple
2011Duane & Donna Duncan
2010David Swartz
2009Kathy Walton & Harry Thompson
2008David Smith
2007Kenneth Raney
2006David Dunbar
2005Janet Harding
2004Eugene & Carol Schurman
2003Charles Itle & John Harris
2002Sam Hayes
2001Rita Kennedy
2000Robert Rugaber
1999Don Ace
1998Elsie Wolff
1997Obie Snider
1996Larry Specht
1995John Morris
1994Steve Spencer
1993Lee Yost & John Walker